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43.2mm case/49.2 L2L/13.2 height
Posted by STRAPCODE on MARCH 5, 2020
Written by Sam
Photos by Toni
There are many reasons why G-Shock watches ares able to hold its place in the watch community for nearly four decades. Known for its durability, affordable, and certainly its multi-task purpose functional watch. The very first G-Shock , DW-5000C, was initially released back in April 1983, by Casio’s Chief engineer of Research and Development, Kikuo Ibe.
Casio G-Shock GMWB5000 Full Metal
In Ibe’s theory, every G-Shock had to ensure a minimum of 10-year battery life, 10-bar water resistance and 10-meter dropping shock resistance, which was later known as the “Triple 10 requirements”.
Casio G-Shock GMWB5000 Full Metal
The GMWB5000D G-Shock took the crowd at Baselworld by surprise when it was first introduced since everyone expected the same old black urethane rubber. The GMWB5000D G-Shock took the crowd at Baselworld by surprise when it was first introduced since everyone expected the same old black urethane rubber which is common used on most G-Shock models.
Casio G-Shock GMWB5000 Full Metal
As shocking as this maybe, you definitely feel the strong presence for the GMWB5000D G-Shock as soon as you put it on. For me, who wears the SBDX013 , emperor darth tuna on a daily basis, the GMWB5000D, feels much heavier than the SBDX013 model, even though its only weighs 10 more grams.
Casio G-Shock GMWB5000 Full Metal
All in all, I think Casio did an amazing job with the Casio G-Shock GMWB5000 Full Metal watch. As an anniversary limited edition model watch, its nice to see the changes from the old black urethane rubber look, to an all out full metal body with modern technological functionality, and still able to keep a vintage classic look to it.
- Size of case : 49.3 X 43.2 X 13 mm
- Total weight: 167 g
- Mineral Crystal
- Approx. battery operating time:
10 months on rechargeable battery (operation period with normal use without exposure to light after charge)
22 months on rechargeable battery (operation period when stored in total darkness with the power save function on after full charge) - 200 Meters Water Resistant